Fall 2016 ‘Must Haves’

Off the shoulder can be carried right into the fall.
Off the shoulder can be carried right into the fall.

Well, its that time again for cooler temps, blanket scarfs, sweaters, over the knee boots and OF COURSE, Pumpkin Spice Lattes (although I am a pretty basic bitch with my Triple Venti White Chocolate Mochas). If you have followed my Instagram, you will know that I am a beach bum. I am at the beach pretty much ALL SUMMER long.  Well, as often as I can being a full time working mother of a really popular 8 year old.  We spend most of our weekend at the beach with friends, laying out, swimming, jet skiing and tubing.  Some of our best summer memories are on the beach.  I was born, raised and will probably die at the beach.  I guess my love of the beach is what really kept me here in New Jersey as all my friends were leaving the state.  I lucked out having a child who loves it just as much as I do.  In this next week and a half we are trying to get in as much beach time as possible. So with this love of the beach, signs of cooler weather make me cringe.  The thought of having to bundle up with triple and quadruple layers is not as exciting as it sounds {enter eye roll emoji}.  With that being said, I am in LOVE with fall fashion.  Yes, I love my jeans, tanks and open toed shoes but I am loving off the shoulder sweaters, over the knee boots and blanket scarfs just as much as the next.

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I really cant get enough of this off the shoulder trend

 

Shopping for fall is so exciting.  I especially love shopping for my 8 year old.  Most times more than I love shopping for me. Again, I truly lucked out having a child who loves to shop.  I went onto the Nordstrom site yesterday and went ‘HAM’…or ‘bananas’…or whatever the cool kids are saying these days (my 8 year old claims its ‘the jam’).  So again, I went onto the Nordstrom site yesterday and it was ‘my jam.’  Nope…doesn’t even sound right.  I will stick with…I was so excited.  So many amazing sweaters and coats, scarves and boots. 

 

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So, I figured with many of us transitioning into fall, I would share some of these amazing finds (most of the items are in my cart or currently on their way to my closet).  I even went ‘HAM,’ I mean was so excited with the fall children’s section.  I hope you enjoy my picks. I cant wait to style them.

Last years boots from Chinese Laundry
Last years boots from Chinese Laundry

One of the best things about fall….boots.  Doesn’t matter if they are booties, peep toe booties or over the knew boots, they are the BEST accessory for cool weather.  Check out these…all from Nordstrom:

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As for sweaters; Well I am kind of obsessed about the off the shoulder sweater (wearing above)trend that will be carried right into the fall, which I could not be more please about.  I mean the ability to show just enough skin for a little sexy yet NOT freeze your ass off?  I will take it!!!  Check out these sweaters… included a variety of different sweaters.

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Annnnnd then, another favorite of mine….jackets/coats/vests.  Vests have been a closet staple for the past several years. Again, if you have followed my Instagram you will know I have multiple vests and I wear them year round.  The absolute best is when you can purchase something that you can wear practically all year round.  Below are a few of my favorites.  Some for fall and some best for the dead of winter.  Even saying the word ‘winter’ made me slightly chilly. 

Finally, here are a few of the amazing things for fall that I purchased for my 8 year old son.  I also threw in a few little girls things that were just too cute to pass up. I may have to buy them for my niece.  Who can resist little girls clothes.  They are just so damn cute!!

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Who is going to NYFW?  I will be there for a few shows and would love to meet some of my readers or other fashion lovers (you know I don’t like the word ‘blogger’)!

Thanks so much for stopping by again.

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xoxoHillxoxo

Off the Shoulder Sexiness

 

This top though...just beautiful
This top though…just beautiful. The wind was blowing uncontrollably..hence the hair:)

Well, I am baaaaaack bitches!  I missed you all and hope you missed me too.  I had some personal things going on and had to take a much needed break.  Now, I am feeling about 95% back to my old self and couldn’t wait to get a blog post in.

I am sharing this amazing off the shoulder top.  If you follow my Instagram,  you know that all summer long I have been purchasing off the shoulder tops and for the fall, I have already purchased a few off the shoulder sweaters (which I can’t wait to share with you.)   IMG_6419

You may be asking yourself…why does she love OTS tops?  Well, I will gladly tell you.  I think the clavicle on a women is just so sexy (mine used to be so much more visible until I put on 25 pounds)!  With OTS tops, your clavicle is always showing.  So so sexy if you ask me.


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Another reason why I am  obsessed with off the shoulder tops is because you can pair them with absolutely ANYTHING!!! Flares, skinny jeans, boyfriend jeans, maxi skirt, mini skirt, shorts, etc.  Most people LOVE jeans? I know I do!!  I think that is a daily uniform for me (when I am not working) so I decided to pair with my favorite skinny jeans (which are a great price and oh so comfy) and these amazing royal blue pumps (under $70 and all sizes available, even for us with larger feet).

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Okay, so enough babble!! Let’s get to the most important factor here!!! This beautiful off the shoulder top is UNDER $20!!!!  Yup!!!! Under $20.  I am a firm believer in investing in statement pieces.  Pieces that are apart of your every day wardrobe….shoes, bags and coats.  I believe that anyone can go to places like H&M, Zara, Forever 21 and Shein.com to find fabulous pieces.  Its all about putting them together.  Its not what you wear, it’s how you wear it.  I love finding unique and amazing pieces of clothing that are at a great price point.  You can’t beat $20 and in many cases, it wont great the bank.  Head over to Shein.com and take a look at their pieces.  Most are to DIE for.

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Thank you so much for stopping by.  I am so so SOOO happy to be back at it!!

P.S. It is 108 degrees out today (97 and with humidity, 108)! I love summer but this heat is brutal.  Cant wait for fall weather for FALL FASHION.  Yay!!!!

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Love you guys.

xoxo Hill xoxo

Details on my exact look:

Off the Shoulder Top – c/o Shein.com

Skinny Jeans – Articles of Society

Royal Blue Pumps – Nine West

 

 

 

 

Sippin from the Cup Til it Runneth Over….Holy SALES!!!

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So, if ya’ll have been following me for awhile on Instagram, you already know I am a Jay-Z freak.  I mean I love all things Jay-Z.  He can definitely get it (I just had to say it) haha.  Sorry to my manfriend if he is reading this.  But honestly, he already knows too 🙂  Jay Z is the ONLY music I allow my son to listen too with the curse words (I’m not a regular mom…I’m a cool mom).  The title of this post is from Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake’s “Holy Grail.” Shout out to those who already knew that. Its what I am currently listening to and in my mind, when they said Holy Grail….all I could say was HOLY SALE!!

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Soooooo, “HOLY SALES” you say?  Yes because, well, whoa there is so many sales happening this weekend I wanted to give you all run down of all the amazing deals before I head out to shop them ALL!! Even Joey is excited. HA!

I am also sharing this off the shoulder top from Rachel Roy (Becky with the good hair?). currently on super major markdown and an ADDITIONAL 20% off (comes in white and orange too).  I mean, holy shit right?  So go on….go shopping.  I am!!!  My shorts were manfriends that we made into cutoffs for me.  Also, follow me on Snapchat (hillaryrhicks) for my daily rants and escapades.

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Click the links to take you right to the deals.

Click HERE for the black off the should top in my photos.  Use code “SUPER” for 20% off

J, Crew –  30% off sale with code “SHOPEXTRA” use the same code for extra 50% off final sales

Banana Republic – 30% off with code “BRDAD”

Lord & Taylor – up to 30% off with code “FRIENDS”

Old Navy – up to 50% off storewide and an extra 25% off with code “SAVEMORE”

Ann Taylor Loft – 50% off shorts and tees

Scroll through the lookbook below.  I picked out some of my faves and ALL on sale!!

Thanks for stopping by my loves.  Happy weekend.